BTEC qualifications
This year, we will be providing the associated unit grades for BTEC qualifications.
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BTEC qualifications
This year, we will be providing the associated unit grades for BTEC qualifications.
Updates to qualification reference tables in Topaz
At 16:00 on Thursday 5 March, we will be updating the qualification reference tables in Topaz.
Using grades and qualifications for setting entry requirements
We previously provided guidance on moving away from UCAS Tariff points to qualifications and grade-based
Unpacking qualification reform – results of our survey
Following the confirmation of reforms to A levels in England, there has been considerable speculation
Qualification Information Profiles for EU and international qualifications are now available on cukas.ac.uk
A new downloadable guide containing information on families of EU and international qualifications has
Qualification guides workshop – 15 December
In December, we will be hosting a small workshop on the UK and international qualification guides and
Digital copy forms – updating qualifications
It has been brought to our attention that new digital copy forms have not been generated if UCAS has
Update on minimum qualifications requirement for Welsh providers
For applicants who are applying to Welsh and English providers who hold a grade C in GCSE English or
Scottish qualifications and curriculum reform
Universities Scotland has recently published a paper regarding the implications and considerations higher
UK and international qualifications guides 2015
The UCAS qualifications guides for entry to HE in 2015 are now available to download.
Interim assessment of UCAS acceptances by intended entry year, country of institution and qualifications held
Our next analytical report, Interim assessment of UCAS acceptances by intended entry year, country of
Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) exam results processing
We are currently processing files in collaboration with the SQA.
2012 end of cycle assessment of UCAS acceptances by intended entry year, country of institution and qualifications held
This is an end of cycle version of analysis first published in September 2012 as an interim assessment.
Benchmark 2 just got bigger: Here’s what you need to do next
The May 2025 Department for Education update has raised the bar for Gatsby Benchmark 2. Caroline Green
Application tips for July: Clearing, replies, and what’s new for 2026 applicants
Here’s what you need to know this month to keep your students on track.
Making the 2025 careers guidance work for you
Caroline Green RCDP, Careers Adviser and founder of The Talent Cycle
What you need to know about UCAS applications ahead of the summer
If you’re new to supporting applicants, check out our top ten tips for the month ahead so you know what
Top tips for teachers: Supporting students with stand-out CVs
As a celebrated professional CV writer and registered Career Development Practitioner, Debbie Dymock
Get ahead of the new DfE guidance – five tips for careers leaders
Careers Specialist Caroline Green RCDP shares her top tips on navigating the latest Department for Education